About this property
The Royal Maritime Hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Gunwharf Quays waterfront development and Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. It offers free Wi-Fi, a games room with snooker, pool, darts, a skittle alley. All of the modern rooms feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Gunwharf Quays has designer shops, bars and restaurants. Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station and the city’s bus station are both less than 500 metres away. Horatio’s Restaurant serves a varied a la carte menu and traditional full breakfasts, whilst a selection of hot and cold snacks are available in the Compass Cafe. Some limited free parking is available. National Museum of the Royal Navy is 400 metres from Royal Maritime Hotel. The nearest airport is Southampton Airport, 25 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Janet
United Kingdom“Very nice hotel. A very spacious and comfortable room. Bathroom and corridor a bit tired but all very clean. Very good location for Historic Dockyard, Gunwhale Wharf and railway and bus station. Good breakfast.” - Anne United Kingdom“The breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful”
- Peter United Kingdom“Hotel location, very clear and safe excellent bar.”
- Helen United Kingdom“Location for the Dockyard is excellent. Staff were friendly and efficient. Room was good although no shampoo in one. Breakfasts were good”
- Trevor
Australia“Breakfast very good value and range of foods available” - Will United Kingdom“I booked purely for old time's sake having stayed there when I was in the military but I was blown away with how great the hotel is. It's clean, comfy and in a brilliant location - best value for money I've found.”
- Sue United Kingdom“All ok but the bain maries make bacon etc dry out and perhaps eggs able to ordered when seated especially fries or poached”
- Rachel United Kingdom“The location was fantastic, although a little dated, my room was very spacious and comfortable”
- Paul United Kingdom“Excellent value for money. Comfortable and spacious room, good breakfast and friendly staff. Location for Historic dockyard and gunwharf is perfect.”
Martin United Kingdom“Comfortable rooms friendly staff excellent breakfast. Couldn’t ask for a better location for the historic dockyard”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Horatio's Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Full payment is required at check-in.
Please note that on-site parking is limited, and is on a first-come-first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved. On street parking is available around the hotel (JA or JD zones) using council scratchcards available at reception (GBP 6.00 for 24 hours). The historic dockyard car park is directly opposite the hotel. This is subject to availability, and hotel guests have a reduced rate (conditions apply).
Some leisure facilities are chargeable and time restrictions apply.
Guests are advised that occasionally functions take place in the club. On these occasions it is possible music can be heard until midnight.
The Swimming Pool is open Monday - Friday from 3.30 PM until 8 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays its open from 8 AM until 8 PM.
The Jacuzzi is currently closed for maintenance until further notice. For Cash payments I.D must be shown on arrival. Smoking is not permitted and will result in payment of a fine, any damages to the property will need to be paid at reception.
